Test Your Knowledge

Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with healthcare professionals regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to enterovirus infection:

1. How will I know if I have an enterovirus infection, particularly if I have no symptoms?
   
   
2. How will you diagnose my enterovirus infection?
   
   
3. Does my infection pose any serious health risks?
   
   
4. What are my treatment options?
   
   
5. Can I take fever reducers and pain relievers to help reduce symptoms?
   
   
6. What are some tips for reducing my risk of enterovirus infection?
   
   
7. How can I keep my family from contracting my infection?
   
   
8. How can I reduce the risk of consuming food or water contaminated with an enterovirus?
   
   
9. How can I find out if I received my polio vaccination as a child?
   
   
10. How can I reduce my child’s risk of an enterovirus infection?